Journal of Criminal Law

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Criminal Law is a peer-reviewed, practical tool for students, lecturers and practitioners alike.

It provides detailed analysis of what is happening in the courts-at every level from magistrates' court right up to the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	0.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.222

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	18

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19956

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	72

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Policing Male Rape and Sexual Assault

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Philip N. S.

• Football Banning Orders: Analysing Their Use in Court

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Mark, Geoff

• Stay Home, Stay Safe, Save Lives? An Analysis of the Impact of COVID-19 on the Ability of Victims of Gender-based Violence to Access Justice

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Ana, Callum, Kayliegh

• But What Does it Mean? Seeking Definitional Clarity in Restorative Justice

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Katherine

• Male Sex Work and the Internet Effect: Time to Re-Evaluate the Criminal Law?

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Chris

• Shining a Light on Policing of the Dark Web: An Analysis of UK Investigatory Powers

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Gemma

• Criminalising Cyberflashing: Options for Law Reform

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Clare, Kelly

• Governing Sex Work Through Crime

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Laura

• Rape Trials and Sexual History Evidence

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Clare

• Getting Away With Murder? A Review of the ‘Rough Sex Defence’

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Hannah, Jonathan

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